Our Story
Jac and Liz Grimes have always done things a bit different from most of their friends. When they got married, last century, they had no real input into what would be said in their ceremony. They don't want you to have that same very forgettable wedding ceremony experience! Therefore, they did something to make sure it won't happen to you!
Service has always been an important part of the Grimes family values. Finding unmet needs in the community and meeting them has been something they have done for years.
Jac looked for what his community needed and then worked to provide it. After years of serving the community's needs in the entertainment field through the operation of a family owned video store in his small hometown followed by years of providing transportation to special needs children for school field trips, Jac was ready to look at other ways he could serve the larger community.
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As Jac shared his desire to find new ways to serve the community with friends, his close friend, Bonnie, suggested he explore what he would need to do in order to be a wedding officiant. In her work as a clerical stole designer, Bonnie heard from many ministers how they were turning away work. She was aware of Jac's background in public speaking, his ability to craft and lead beautiful worship services and his interest in world religions. As Bonnie talked, Jac realized that this would be a wonderful way to serve the larger community.
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He discussed this idea with a close friend from Vancouver, Washington who was a wedding officiant there. Rev. Figley immediately told Jac that he thought this would be a wonderful opportunity. He guided Jac in ways to explore the laws in North Carolina. Jac brought his business background to bear through his market research and discovered a lack of officiants willing to do the very ceremonies that he yearned to do.
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In the summer of 2011, All Faiths Wedding Officiants of the Triad was born! Jac was right, there was a big need for officiants willing to do off beat, geeky and themed weddings as well as those accepting of same sex couples and those from inter-faith and multi-cultural backgrounds. Even though Marriage Equality had not yet become law, couples wanted to be sure their loved ones would be accepted and honored at their weddings. Same sex couples were looking for ways to honor their love and celebrate their relationship, something Jac was happy to do for them.
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As the need for his services grew, it was not long before demand outstripped his ability to meet it as a one person operation. He convinced Liz, his wife of many many years, to bring her expertise in religious education and faith development to the company and work with him. She joined him full time in the fall of 2013.
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As their business grew, their involvement in the larger wedding professional community grew. They are now members of the Triad Bridal Association, the International Association of Professional Wedding Officiants, the Association of Bridal Consultants as well as local networking organizations. They continue to gain skills and knowledge about current wedding trends by attending conferences, participating in on line learning opportunities and reading as much as they can.
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Since 2011, Jac and Liz have performed over 600 unique couple centered wedding ceremonies. They look forward to many more to come! Your ceremony can be one of the next ones they do----contact them today!
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